Standard 1

Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of the school district’s student achievement goals.

The teacher:

a.     Provides evidence of student learning to students, families, and staff.
Final exam grades posted by student number
Instant score online quizzes
An extensive collection of online practice quizzes
Classroom events detailed via Mugans Biology Page
Classroom videos posted via Mugans Biology Page

b.     Implements strategies supporting student, building, and district goals.
Member of the Technology Curriculum Comittee 2009
Member of the E2T2 team 2010 - 2011
Assignements produced as a result of reading in the content area efforts -1
Assignements produced as a result of reading in the content area efforts -2
Assignements produced as a result of reading in the content area efforts -3
Vocabulary page developed in response to reading research presented

c.     Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making.
Exam results used to evaluate instruction
Individual exam analysis used to evaluate instruction and or assessment construction - 1
Individual exam analysis used to evaluate instruction and or assessment construction - 2

d.     Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student.
Classroom expectations disscussed in detail twice each year and posted online

e.     Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness.
Classroom expectations disscussed in detail twice each year and posted online
Biographical information posted for students and parents
Outstanding students are recognized with "All-Mugan Team" honors
Students are surveyed at the end of the school year and their input guides classroom procedures

f.      Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning.
Member of the Technology Curriculum Comittee 2009
Member of the E2T2 team 2010 - 2011
A district leader in technology - see the following email correspondence

g.     Communicates with students, families, colleagues, and communities effectively and accurately.
Mugan's Biology Page was started in 2003 and has grown considerably since
      An example of the type of communication that occurs regularly due to having an online presence
Students are emailed regularly using the service of Quia.com
Students are surveyed and their input guides classroom procedures - example 1
Email with Student Guardian- 2011
Answering a Students question via email - 2010
Email with staff